Bracknell

Snapping happy Bracknell Forest residents are invited to submit photos they have taken of the borough for inclusion on Bracknell Forest Borough Council's website, www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

A new photo gallery section of the website, located under 'do it online' on the homepage already features photographs taken and entered into the recent photography competition called 'A Picture of Bracknell Forest.' This competition was organised by Bracknell Forest Partnership and was divided into the eight categories which make up the recently launched Sustainable Community Plan.

Photos which are submitted to the Council will be included in the photo gallery on the website with the name of the person submitting it.

In addition, the winners of A Picture of Bracknell Forest competition can now see their photos included in the Community Plan. This plan includes details of what Bracknell Forest Partnership will be doing over the next ten years to improve the quality of life of all who live, work, visit and study in Bracknell Forest.

The priorties included in the Plan are: Promoting learning and training for all ages; Protecting and enhancing the environment; Improving health and wellbeing; Providing decent and affordable housing; A town fit for the 21st century; Improving travel and transport; Promoting community safety and Improving community engagement.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Corporate Services and Resources at Bracknell Forest Borough Council, said: "The response to the photography competition was great and it was inspiring to see how local residents view the area in which they live so differently.

"Based on the evidence of the competition, there is obviously a wealth of talent in the borough and I'm hopeful that by offering the people who live, work and enjoy Bracknell Forest, the opportunity to include their photos of the borough on the Council's website we can get a real feel of how people see Bracknell Forest."

Copies of the Bracknell Forest Sustainable Community Plan are available in the Council offices reception areas and on the Council's website, www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/sustainable-community-plan-2005.pdf by following the links from Your Council to Bracknell Forest Partnership.

To send Bracknell Forest Borough Council your photo you can email it to: web.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk (files should be no larger than 1mb, 72dpi resolution preferred) or send images to: Web Team, Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berks RG12 1JD.

Pictures should be accompanied with the name of the photographer, a title for each picture and the location of the photo. Please note that photos of individuals will not be used.

To view the photos currently on the website log onto: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/photo

Bracknell Forest Borough Council ~ 21 November 2005